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Family Travel at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth, Michigan
Hi, friends!
Remember a few months ago when I wrote about an upcoming trip to the Bavarian Inn Lodge? Well, we finally took the trip! As you may remember, Wyatt got very sick shortly after Christmas, and we had a bad winter storm, so we had to push our planned trip out a few months. Once everything had settled down and Wyatt was feeling a little better we re-scheduled for our fun day in Frankenmuth, Michigan!
Frankenmuth, and the Bavarian Inn Lodge has always been a special place for our family. It’s where William and I went for our honeymoon! We rented a suite at the lodge and spent three days just relaxing and having fun. So now, we really enjoy going back with our little ones to experience all it has to offer as a family. This trip was very special to us because it was technically Levi’s first trip – I say “technically” because the last time we went I was pregnant with Levi! If you look at that post you can see a pic with my big ol’ baby bump ๐
This time, as a family of four, we stayed in a standard room. It was very spacious offering two beds, bathroom, chair in the corner, desk, and a large television. Perfect amount of space for the little guys to run around and explore.
The view from our room was SO beautiful! If you have the option to get a balcony room, DO IT! You really just can’t beat that river view, isn’t it gorgeous? The boys and I sat out there and just watched the ducks swimming, people exploring, etc. It was so relaxing!
After we settled into our room and scoped everything out, we decided to hit the pools. If your little ones love water, this is a good place to be. The Bavarian Inn Lodge has plenty of indoor water play options with four indoor pools and three whirlpools! We splashed around and swam and really worked up an appetite, so after swimming, we headed to the Ratskeller for some pizza.
The Ratskeller is the perfect place to eat as a family, especially if you have noisy kids (which I totally do). It’s very laid-back and fun, and near the game area so it’s a little loud, too. There’s lots to watch and the food is delicious!
If you’re looking for somewhere to eat outside of the Lodge, I’d definitely recommend the Bavarian Inn Restaurant which just celebrated 125 years of service back in 2013. If you do dine there, be sure to go downstairs to check out all of the gift shops – it’s a really neat set-up and the boys and I really liked walking around and looking at everything!
Also, if you head over to the Bavariann Inn Restaurant, keep your eyes peeled for some photo opps – because, believe me, there are some good ones!
See what I mean? LOL. Oh, and when you’re walking around – be sure to go under the covered bridge. There is a little walking path on either side where you can safety cross and go over the river, it’s another gorgeous view!
One thing I think a lot of people overlook is the adorable little play area near the game room and pools. It’s tucked right in between the two and every time we go it’s Wyatt’s favorite spot – and with this being Levi’s first time – we were anxious to see what he’d think. Well, surprise, surprise.. he loved it!
The boys had so much fun going up and down the stairs, playing in the little kitchen, and going down the big slide. Such a cute little space for little ones who visit the lodge. Next, we headed to the arcade to grab some tokens and play some games! I love the mix of games, because there are so many things for little ones to do! Wyatt is 4 and Levi is 2 and we could have played in the arcade for hours!
I’m not sure which they liked more, playing the games – or feeding the tickets they got into the machine to redeem them for prizes! They had such a blast!
There is also mini-golf, karaoke, and a water park with two fun slides! So much to do for everyone at every age! I can’t wait until the boys are tall enough to go down the water slides!
We just had SO much fun on our trip – and it really is important to carve out and plan that special family time together. Even though we’re just a short drive away from the Bavarian Inn Lodge, each time we go it feels like we’re in a different state completely. Sometimes it’s nice to have that breather from everything else, and just focus on being a family, and I right?
Do YOU want to visit the Bavarian Inn Lodge with your family? I highly recommend going and staying for at least two days so you can do and see everything! I’ll include a coupon code below to help you save, too! Enjoy! ๐
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Looks like fun. I haven’t been to Frankenmuth in a few years, I went in 2013 or 2014 I think for their ice festival ๐ was FREEZING out but fun.
Oh, you definitely need to go back and see all of the new stuff! With the code above you can get a steal of a deal if you stay one night! <3
This looks very similar to our Wilderness resort in WI Dells. Neither of my boys have been to the Dells yet, but my daughter was when she was younger. I would love to take them up to our similar resort soon.
I have never heard of this place, but I am excited to learn of new destinations for me to try out. Your pictures of the lodge looks inviting and I really love it has this close to nature feel.
We stayed there last May for the first time and had such an amazing staycation!
I am glad you guys finally got to go on your vacation! It looks like you had a blast while you were there. I love how many different things there are for the kids to do so they never have the chance to be “bored”!
I have been wanting to go to Frankenmuth practically all my life during the holiday season. I am a big Christmas junkie and the events that they put on for the holidays are amazing. The Bavarian Inn looks like a fabulous place to stay! Very family friendly. thanks for sharing.
What an amazing hotel to stay at!! I know my kids would love the water slides there. I love the covered bridge, what a fun thing to be able to explore while staying at the hotel!
Looks beautiful and fun – your little ones are adorable –
And the room’s headboards and beds look homey and comfy!
What fun you had!
What fun for the whole family! I’ve never been to Michigan, but I will definitely keep this in mind. Love the theming and the relaxed atmosphere.
The Bavarian Inn definitely seems like a place with fun for the entire family. I love the personal touches and how they make each family feel special and appreciated.
This looks like an awesome place for a family holiday. I’m a stepmother and family holidays aren’t really my thing, so DH usually takes his teenage son on lads’ trips to see Premier League football, then we take our own trips in the non-school holiday times.
I’ve actually been to Frankenmuth before! WE went to Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland and it was amazing! It’s seriously like the Ikea of Christmas. Such a cute little town and so unique!